Kanpur Institute of Management Studies (KIMS) was established in 2009 by a group of visionaries and intellectuals. It has attained a unique and highly respectable place amongst the top professional education institutions in the state of UP and border states.

The institute is popular for its Management courses, i.e. MBA. KIMS also offers a BBA course for which the admissions are merit-based. The highest package offered at KIMS stands at INR 10 LPA. 

Kanpur Institute of Management Studies Key Points

  • KIMS is approved by the All India Council of Technical Education, New Delhi under the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India.
  • It is affiliated to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow. 
  • Candidates applying for the UG course should have completed their 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks. And those applying for PG courses should have at least 50% in their graduation.
  • Admission to the MBA course is done on the basis of candidates’ scores in CAT or MAT scores followed by a personal interview.
  • The institute provides compulsory summer training to MBA students for a duration of 6-8 weeks.
  • The MBA course is offered in 5 specializations namely Marketing, Finance, IT, HR, International Business.
  • KIMS provides good placement opportunities to students with the average package offered between INR 5.5 LPA – INR 7 LPA. The top most recruiters of the institute are HCL, Future Group, ICICI Prudential, HDFC Bank, etc.

Kanpur Institute of Management Studies Courses and Fees

KIMS provides education in Management and Banking. Details of the same are tabulated below.

Courses Approved Intake  Eligibility Criteria 
MCA 60 BCA/B.Sc. with minimum 50% marks Must have studied Mathematics at graduation or Sr. Secondary level
MBA  120 GENERAL & OBC – 50% in Graduation & SC/ST – 45%  in Graduation
BBA in Tourism Management & BFSI 120 50% marks in 10+2 

Kanpur Institute of Management Studies Placements

The activities of the Placement Cell at KIMS include Training & Career Counseling, coordinating the Summer Internship Program, Industry Sensitization, the Lateral Recruitment Program & the Campus Recruitment Program. The entire process is governed by the student’s ability and performance, as well as the requirements and norms of the Industry. The placement highlights are as follows:

Particulars  Statistics 
Total Recruiters  50+
New Recruiters  13+
Average Package INR 5.5 LPA – INR 7 LPA
Total no. of Offers  200+
Highest Package  INR 10 LPA

Top Recruiters: Gramps Software Technology, Genpact, Future Group, Future Generali, Mirza International Limited, HDFC Bank, HCL, ICICI Prudential, etc. 

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Kanpur Institute of Management Studies FAQs

Ques. Does KIMS provide hostel facilities?

Ans. Yes. Kanpur Institute of Management Studies does provide separate hostel facilities for both boys and girls. You can apply during the admission process.
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Ques. Does KIMS have a management quota?

Ans. Yes. Kanpur Institute of Management Studies does have a management quota.

85% of KIMS seats are filled by counseling based on rankings of UPSEE. 15% of the total seats are available as management seats. 

Eligibility for MBA:

  1. 60% and above in Graduation.
  2. Personal Interview

Eligibility for TM /BFSI:

  1. 60% and above marks in 10+2
  2. Aptitude Test of 45 minutes

Ques. Does KIMS provide Scholarship facilities?

Ans. Yes. Kanpur Institute of Management Studies provides various scholarship facilities. The students whose family income is equal to or less than INR 2,00,000 Per Annum, can avail scholarships under the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme.

Ques. What are the documents required to avail scholarships at KIMS?

Ans. The documents required to avail scholarships at Kanpur Institute of Management Studies are:

  • Income Certificate
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Caste Certificate
  • Bank Account Number (Linked with Aadhar Card)
  • Aadhaar Card Copy
  • Two passport size photo (20KB)
  • Mark Sheets of Schools and Universities.

Ques. Does KIMS provide relaxation to SC/ST candidates?

Ans. Yes, Kanpur Institute of Management Studies provides 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks to SC/ST and other reserved category candidates.